A visit to the college bookstore at the beginning of each term can set parents and students back hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. But there are ways to avoid textbook sticker shock...

]]>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:06:00 PDTInternship restores Atlantic High student's hopes for futureJoanie Cox-Henryhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-drf-bank-0810-20160809-story.html
Katherine Pady, who will be attending Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach as a senior this year, was one of five local students selected for Bank of America's Student Leaders program.

"One major thing this program did was restore my hope in the future," said Pady, 17, who lives in Boca...

]]>Tue, 9 Aug 2016 00:00:00 PDTCoupon: $20 off at IKEA and see what's new in 2017 fall catalogDoreen Christensenhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/sfl-coupon-20-off-at-ikea-20160727-story.html
Just in time to outfit college dorm rooms, IKEA is offering a coupon to save $20 on a $150 purchase.

The Swedish retailer's 2017 catalog is out. Grab one in stores, order by mail or download it. The fall merchandise features new products and designed to multi-task, with kitchen tables that double...

]]>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:00:00 PDTChange college admissions and help teens change the worldCourtney Butterworth, Teenlink Correspondent, St. Thomas Aquinashttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-change-college-admissions-and-help-teens-change-the-world-20160728-story.html
One night my father left for the gym in a hurry while shouting “Change the world while I’m gone!” over his shoulder. He would always say this to me, and I would normally laugh and continue with whatever I had been doing.

However, this time, I started to really think about the phrase that had become...

Students can sign up with an .EDU email to get free two-day shipping, save on living essentials and textbooks along with unlimited photo storage. Plus, upgrade to one-day shipping for $3.99.

After the trial ends,...

]]>Sun, 3 Jul 2016 04:23:00 PDTStudent athletes: How to get to your field of dreamsAmanda Russo, Teenlink Correspondent, Coral Springs High Schoolhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-student-athletes-how-to-get-to-your-field-of-dreams-20160202-story.html
As a student athlete, it can be difficult to balance an already rigorous schedule while thinking about college, so many treat it as the “back burner” of things to get done.

But student athletes have even more options than other high school students because they can be recruited to play at the...

]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 10:03:00 PSTCaution ahead: The dangers of social mediaFranki Rosenthal, Teenlink correspondent, Cypress Bay Highhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-caution-ahead-the-dangers-of-social-media-20160202-story.html
Growing up in an era when social media engulfs the lives of teenagers everywhere, many students neglect the fact that what they post online can have an impact on where they attend college and their future.

Some teenagers post freely on their social media accounts without realizing the dangers and...

]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:53:00 PSTIt's time to tour: Steps to planning college visitsCourtney Butterworth, St. Thomas Aquinas, Teenlink correspondenthttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-it-s-time-to-tour-steps-to-planning-college-visits-20160202-story.html
Movies make college road trips look so easy: just hop in a car with your friends and/or family members and you’re off, singing along to the radio without a care in the world. Sadly, visiting colleges is not that always that simple, but it can be just as fun if you plan it right. Below are steps...
]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:44:00 PSTCountdown to college: Paying the tabLee Bierer, Tribune News Servicehttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-countdown-to-college-paying-the-tab-20160202-story.html
There's getting in and then there's paying for it. Applications are in, except for the few slowpoke procrastinators. The big question now is: How are you going to pay for this prized college education?

The best source of money is institutional aid - that's money doled out by colleges and universities....

]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:39:00 PSTTips for filling out FAFSACarolyn Bigdahttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-tips-for-filling-out-fafsa-20160202-story.html
For college students seeking financial aid for the 2016-17 academic year, January is the time to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA.

You don’t have to say the acronym three times fast to maximize aid with the FAFSA. But you’ll want to consider these...

]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:31:00 PSTCelebs in College: Before Jim Halpert or Lorelai Gilmore, there were college dorms and 60-page thesis papersAntonia DeBianchi, Teenlink Correspondent, St. Thomas Aquinashttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-celebs-in-college-before-jim-halpert-or-lorelai-gilmore-there-were-college-dorms-and-60-page-thesis-20160202-story.html
It is widely assumed that many well-known film and television stars did not attend college. In some cases, this is true. But, many actors and TV personalities have gone to college — and prestigious ones at that.

Majoring in subjects from English to theater, these celebrities set out to earn college...

]]>Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:21:00 PST13 tips to keep you sane in light of the stress-ridden process that is college applicationsAntonia DeBianchi, Teenlink Correspondent, St. Thomas Aquinashttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-13-tips-to-keep-you-sane-in-light-of-the-stress-ridden-process-that-are-college-applications-20151104-story.html
There is one sole reason why the guidance office is filled to capacity with baffled 12th graders, why you have typed your full name out an innumerable amount of times and why the word “college” is uttered every other step you take in the senior hall—College Applications. These seemingly menacing...
]]>Wed, 4 Nov 2015 07:50:00 PSTCollege and Career Plannerhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-college-and-career-planner-20151009-storygallery.html
Here are several hints and tips to help you choose the right college.
]]>Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:28:00 PDTTeen Voices: Senior year jittersJulie Rosner, Teenlink correspondent, David Posnack Schoolhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-teen-voices-senior-year-jitters-20150717-story.html
ACTS. SATS. College Applications. College Acceptances.

The pressure of the real world starts now for students starting their senior year.

As the last few weeks of summer come to an end, all I can think about is the upcoming school year and all of the exciting--yet nerve wrecking--moments it has...

]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2015 11:41:00 PDTStudent prepares to be online Florida GatorGabrielle Russonhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/sfp-student-prepares-to-be-online-gator-20150629-story.html
Emily Long owns a Gators umbrella, an orange and blue bathing suit and a University of Florida tailgating game. She could easily go about two weeks without wearing the same UF shirt twice.

When it comes to her college choice, "I'm not kidding," said Long, 18, of Orlando. "I'll do whatever it takes...

]]>Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:16:00 PDT4 lessons to learn before heading off to collegeCamila Vincent de Urquiza, Teenlink correspondent, Western Highhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/tl-4-lessons-to-learn-before-heading-off-to-college-20150624-story.html
Many teens dream of the day when they will finally be free from the clutches of the public education system. They dream of getting to their dorms and finally living on their own, being an adult.

Their dreams, however, may not easily become a reality if they don’t know the basics to single living,...

]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:37:00 PDTWhen a high school student goes to collegeAlyssa Weisshttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423highschoolcollege-20150501-story.html
Attending my last two years of high school on Broward College's campus was never part of my game plan for graduating, but now that I'm a senior at College Academy at Broward College, I couldn't be happier that I made the decision to attend tshis collegiate high school. Not only am I graduating...
]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTWhat to bring (and not bring) to collegeZachary Slotkinhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423whattobring-20150501-story.html
It can be pretty hard to adjust to dorm life. Space is limited, so packing smart is a must.

Here are a few things you should definitely bring with you on move-in day — as well as some you should probably leave at home.

BRING

Room decorations. Turn a typical college dorm with into your own unique...

]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTGetting Schooled: Tips on how to avoid looking like a freshmanYasmin Santoshttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423nofreshmen-20150501-story.html
Looking like a freshman is a fear among many students. Although not completely avoidable, this list of helpful suggestions from students at Florida schools is sure to help you look like a seasoned Seminole, Osprey, Gator, Knight or Owl. (As this list was written by a UCF student, there is no intel...
]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTMake the most of your college visitClaudia Moncalianohttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423collegetours-20150501-story.html
In the spring, countless juniors go on college tours, visits and overnight stays.

Whether you're a sophomore checking out a local college or a senior ready to commit after an overnight stay in a friend's dorm, here are seven must-dos for a proper college visit for any high school student. Doing...

]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTTop 5 Myths: the college transitionRachel Greenberghttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423collegemyths-20150501-story.html
College may seem nerve-wracking: new friends, challenging coursework, tight budgets and more. But along with the challenges, college is full of new experiences and life lessons.

Maintaining balance in your college life can be the key to comfort in this new world. Adjustments can be hard, but correcting...

]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTCraft a careful college listMark Kantrowitzhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423collegelist-20150501-story.html
The first step of the college admissions process, creating a college list, can be challenging because it requires balancing competing priorities – college affordability and college quality.

The college with the best reputation or the best fit to the student's career aspirations may also have the...

]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 09:13:00 PDTCollege countdown: How you spend your summer is importantLee Biererhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/teenlink/college/fl-tl-cp0423collegecountdown-20150501-story.html
A key component of strong college applications is how students set themselves apart from their peers. Summer presents opportunities to do that. It can be challenging for students to distinguish themselves during the academic year because every student at their high school has the same opportunities...
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